video - Llama Dragonfly Nymph

[Hans Weilenmann]

A wingless wet - of sorts


Llama Dragonfly Nymph


Llama Dragonfly Nymph - soaked


Llama Dragonfly Nymph
Hook: Partridge BMN (Big Mouth Nymph) #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, olive
Eyes: Brass beads, strung on red mono
'Tail': Flash, clear
Body: Veniard Llama mix, olive - in Gudebrod waxed nylon, chartreuse, loop
Hackle: Partridge, dyed olive
Head: Argentinean hare, dark olive

Video here - best viewed in 720p, and a larger screen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCjN4VQWHVw

Cheers,
Hans W

[letumgo]

That would be deadly on stillwater lakes and ponds. Dragon fly nymphs are excellent forage for large trout.

[Izaak]

Hans,

Well done! This looks like a great pattern. The partridge and other materials really come together to make a nice imitation. Now, how about a damselfly nymph?!

Tom

[Hans Weilenmann]

Hans,

Well done! This looks like a great pattern. The partridge and other materials really come together to make a nice imitation. Now, how about a damselfly nymph?!

Tom

Dainty Damsel
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, olive
Extended body: Pintail barbs, dyed olive; llama, olive and green mixed; tying thread - overhand knot cinched tight, tag ends incorporated into extended body
Thorax/legs: Pintail fluey barbs, into split thread
Thorax cover: Extension of extended body material

Cheers,
Hans W

[Izaak]

WOW! That was fast! Very cool.... I like your creativity here!

Tom

[hankaye]

Hans, Howdy;

Nicely done... nice to see some 'different' items being used.

hank

[paparex]

Great video. I tied several up with materials I have. But I am lacking llama. I used a craft hair with acceptable results. The hook substitute I used was probably the weakest link. Is there a llama substitute or where can I purchase it in the US? My Google search wasn't all that definitive. At least this past week end, my attention and patience were lacking with a miserable cold.

[Hans Weilenmann]

paparex,

There are a number of flyshops offering Llama in the US.

Here is a good candidate:

http://www.westernflyfisher.com/index.a ... tegoryID=6

Llama Plus - even incorporates flash like Veniard's Llama Mix used in the video.

Cheers,
Hans W

[paparex]

Thanks Hans! Do you tie this in a tan as well? The dragonfly nymph in my area are olive to tan in color

[Hans Weilenmann]

Thanks Hans! Do you tie this in a tan as well? The dragonfly nymph in my area are olive to tan in color

Tan, brown, olive.

Cheers,
Hans W